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Sahih Muslim 1761 (Book 32, Hadith 66) #11694
The Legacy of Charity

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that the only inheritance we leave behind is charity.

It his been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah said: " We do not have any heirs; what we leave behind is a charitable endowment".
وَحَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ عَدِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ نُورَثُ مَا تَرَكْنَا صَدَقَةٌ

TOPICS
charity  *  inheritance  *  endowment

QUICK LESSONS:
Give generously to those in need; Leave a charitable endowment for future generations; Think beyond yourself and consider how your actions can help others even after you have passed away; Help those who are less fortunate than yourself.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith, narrated by Abu Huraira, teaches us about the importance of charity and giving to those in need. According to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), our legacy should not be material possessions or money, but rather a charitable endowment that will benefit others after we are gone. This hadith encourages us to think beyond ourselves and consider how our actions can help others even after we have passed away. It also reminds us of the importance of giving back to society and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

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